When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreSling; Alyssa Powell/BIIn an age of price hikes and channel blackouts, Sling TV has emerged as one of the most affordable live TV streaming services on the market. The app offers two main base plans, Sling Orange and Sling Blue, with their own perks and drawbacks.Originally launched in 2015, Sling has spent the better part of the past decade expanding its channel offerings and incrementally increasing its prices.